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Lates Govt Jobs In Uttar Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 06:20:00 +0000

GIDS Openings :

Govt. Jobs For Assistant Director In GIDS – Dec 2013

Recruitment For Research Associate/Research Fellow In GIDS – Dec 2013

Address for GIDS :
Giri Institute of Development Studies

Address: Giri Institute of Development Studies, Sector-O, Aliganj
City Lucknow
State UP
Pay Scale: Rs.10,000/- to 12,000/- per month
Educational Requirements: Post Graduate in Social Science with good academic record, Preference will be given to those who have one year research experience in urban areas.
Details will be available at: http://www.gids.org.in/DownloadMaterials/Ad_for_Research_staff.pdf
No of Post: 01
How To Apply: Interested candidates may submit their application along with Bio-data to Prof. R.P. Mamgain, Project Coordinator latest by 07th December 2013 (E-mail: mamgain.rp@gmail.com).
Last Date: 07th December 2013

Prathama Bank Has Below Opening :

Government Jobs For Officer In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Govt. Jobs For Chartered Accountant In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Sarkari Naukri For Law Officer In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Vacancies For General Banking Officer In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Recruitment For IT Officer In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Government Jobs For Officer In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Jobs For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) In Prathama Bank – Uttar Pradesh

Address for Prathama Bank :
Prathama Bank

Address: Prathama Bank, Ram Ganga Vihar, Phase-II
Postal Code: 244001
City Moradabad
State Uttar Pradesh
Pay Scale: Rs. 25700-800/5-29700-900/2-31500
Educational Requirements: Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Qualifications: Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions
Details will be available at: http://www.prathamabank.org/Recuitment-For-Officers-&-Clerks.pdf
No of Post: 01 Posts
How To Apply: Candidates are required to apply online through Bank’s website www.prathamabank.org between 26.11.2013 and 11.12.2013. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted. Candidates should ensure that their personal email ID (as specified in the online application form while applying for RRBs- CWE-II (CWE conducted in September/ October 2013) is kept active during the currency of a recruitment project. Bank may send call letters for Interview etc. to the registered e-mail ID. Candidates can Apply Online by visiting the Recruitment Link on the Bank’s website www.prathamabank.org . All the fields in the online Application format should be filled up carefully.
Last Date: 11.12.2013.

EdCIL has 3 openings :

Sarkari Naukri For Chief General Manager In EdCIL – Dec 2013

Recruitment For Chief General Manager (Finance) In EdCIL – Dec 2013

Jobs For Assistant Manager (Finance) In EdCIL – Dec 2013

Address fro EdCIL :
EdCIL (India) Limited

Address: EdCIL (India) Limited, EdCIL House,18A, Sector-16A
Postal Code: 201301
City Noida
State Uttar Pradesh
Pay Scale: Rs.36600-62000
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations (Two years) or MBA with specialisation in Personnel Management or equivalent or Ph.D in relevant area from a recognised university/ Institute
Experience Requirements: 13 years post-qualification experience in a reputed industrial organisation/PSU out of which at least 2 years in the scale of Rs.32900-58000 (IDA scale) or equivalent in Personnel/ Administration/ Industrial Relations
Details will be available at: http://edcilindia.co.in/images/careers/reccgmfin.pdf
No of Post: 01
How To Apply: Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format which may be downloaded from our website www.edcilindia.co.in. Applications which are not in prescribed format, incomplete, unsigned, without testimonials and bank draft will be rejected summarily. Application received after due date will out-rightly be rejected. Application duly filled in along with attested copies of testimonials and application fee should reach DGM (HR/Admn) at the above address latest by 23.12.2013.
Last Date: 23.12.2013

CHANGED UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 2013 PATTERN

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:57:00 +0000

As per UPSC official website,the government has made certain changes in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2013 as below :

NOTE: It may also be noted that there is no change in the pattern of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, which will be held on 26.05.2013 as per the earlier schedule. The Commission is accepting applications through online mode only in the Commission’s website till 4th April, 2013 [till 11.59 PM].

Information on UPSC official website

NEW PATTERN:

A. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION:

Paper I (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography‐Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance‐Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development‐Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio‐diversity and Climate Change ‐ that do not require subject Specialization.
• General Science.

Paper II(200 marks) Duration : Two hours
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)
• English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Note 1 : Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper‐II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.

B. Main Examination

Qualifying Papers:

Paper‐ A (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution).300 Marks
Paper‐ B English 300 Marks

Papers to be counted for merit:

Paper‐I Essay 250 Marks

Paper‐II General Studies–I 250Marks
(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Paper‐III General Studies –II 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper‐IV General Studies –III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper‐V General Studies –IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper‐VI Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 Marks
Paper‐VII Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks

Sub Total (Written test): 1750 Marks
Personality Test: 275 Marks
Grand Total: 2025 Marks

Wishing you all the best.

List of Good Books for UPSC Prelims

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Books Which you would love to refer .....

1. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Latest Edition [click] No any second source. Just one book.

2. Indian History - Spectrum Modern India by Rajiv Ahir[click] . It is a summary of Bipin Chandra's India's Struggle for Independence . every question in last prelims and before that which was in "ANSWERABLE" category (some questions are not to be answered by anyone - dont waste time and energy on finding where those questions came from). The debate over Bipan Chandra vs Spectrum will be saved for later times.

3.Indian Culture 's Spectrum Book - Culture has become very important. While you must buy this book as most people buy it, you can also refer to NECRT books on Culture. There are more than one, so if you can't find them all then buy the above book. It largely covers most culture questions asked in UPSC Mains+ Prelims

4. Geography - You will need to do 3 books here.
For Principles of Geography Just do Go Cheng Leong - Certificate Physical & Human Geography[click] line by line 4-5 times - every chapter..dont by-heart, but read closely..only memorise conecpets. This is the single book for most Geography concepts. Chapters are short and easy to understand.
Note:- Three topics , namely :-
- Monsoons
-EL Nino
-La Nina
- Indian geography books (2 of them) 11th & 12th NCERT.
4. Indian economy - For best strategy, you will need to have a two level approach:-

1. TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
2. Vajiram Economy class notes OR Sriram's IAS Economy notes .

Spectrum History
4 chapters cover the entire national movement. A careful reading of these 4 chapters gives one a factual clarity of what all events occurred, why they occurred and in which particular order did they occur. This, honestly, is sufficient for the prelims.

The analytical aspect of the book is given in another 4 or 5 chapters. Socio-Religious Movements, Peasant and Tribal Movement, Press, Economic Aspect. This portion is relevant for mains but it is much advisable to cover these chapters before the prelims itself as after it noone finds time to read new chapters of history.

Your history is over in these 8 chapters.

Geography
the 2 ncerts of Geography. Physical Env and Fundamental.
Goh Cheng Leong to prepare a chart of world vegetation types and honestly,
GCL is the best source to cover the vegetation portion.

Polity
Laxmikanth. The most important chapter in that book is "Parliament". It is the most beautiful chapter ever written and covers each and every aspect in fine detail. Other important chapters are FR, DPSP, Supreme Court, NHRC, CAG, CVC etc.

Economy
Vajiram yellow book and class notes.

Booklist for GS Mains 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:49:00 +0000

It could be the good listing of books as below for various papers of the updated GS Syllabus,

Paper I

History & Culture :-

1. Facets of Indian Culture (New Edition by Spectrum) [Updated Link, working]
2. [Must Read]India after Independence by Bipan Chandra
3. India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha - Good to Read
4. [Must Read]History of the World by Arjun Dev & Indira Dev (Orinet Blackswan) OR Old NCERT of same name (Xerox is available - exactly same book)
5. Contemporary World by Arjun Dev / Old NCERT xerox by same author
6. [Must Read]Bipan Chandra's India's Struggle for Independence

If you're looking at a one stop book for World History, try Norman Lowe's Mastering World History. Its brilliant, written in question answer format, pointwise.

Social Issues :-

1. 11th Class NCERT book on Sociology
2. [Must Read]Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja

Geography:-
1.[Must Read] Go Cheng Leon
2. Principles of Geography - NECRT 11th Book
3. Economic Geography of the World (11th Class NCERT)
4. Physical Geography of India (NCERT)
5. Environment & Economic Geography (NCERT - 9th Class)
6. Cultural & Economic Geography of India (NCERT)
7. Geography & You Magazine
8. For those who don't have time to hunt for NECRTs and dont like NCERT - by far the best book for Geography Paper - 1 is India & World Geography by TMH for paper 1

Paper II

Indian Polity :-
1. Democracy at Work -12th NCERT
2. Indian Polity by Laxmikant
3. DD Basu's Constitution of India - Selected Analytical Parts/One reading

Public Administration Topics :-
1. From Govt to Governance by Kuldeep Mathur (A very thin book, Out Of Print, Get Xerox from Delhi)
2. Social Thoery, Development Administration & Ethics by Mohit Bhattacharya
3. 2nd ARC Report on Ethics in Governance, Corruption, Security - Internal & External

International Relations:-
1. by Rajiv Sikri - Good To Read but Not Essential
2. The Hindu, Indian Express
3. World Focus Magazine (selective articles)
4. IDSA Website
5. The Diplomat

Paper III

Economy:-
1. NCERTs - 11th & 12th
2. [Must Read]Economic Survey
3. Newspapers
4. [Must Read] Indian Economy by TMH - Get 5th Edition, which is more updated. Link for for 4th Edition is here

Science & Technology:-
1. Newspaper
2. Ministry of S & T Website
3. Department of Space Website
4. MoEF Website

Security Issues:-
1. Newspaper
2. Magazine - Frontline, Yojana Selected Articles
3. Home Ministry Website

Paper IV

1. ARC Reports
* Ethics
* Corruption
2. Lectures on the same on Youtube
3. cec edusat

Civil Service Toppers : Individual's Thouhghts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:46:00 +0000

I have come across many blogs written by successful candidates of Civil Service Examinations, which will be of help to all aspirants. I am listing here some of them. If you know any others, please list them and enrich the discussion

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Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows Scheme - Notification

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:21:00 +0000

PM's Rural Dev. Fellowship
Fellowship: Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme (PMRDF)
Conducted by: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

The fellowship offers: The selected candidates will go through a three-month intensive training course including a 4-week internship in the preferred district. The fellows will be offered an attractive compensation that would include HRA, health insurance and other support. It is envisaged that the selection and training process and intensive development facilitation work at the village, block and district level as PMRDF will provide an exceptional growth potential.
Click here to view Place of Posting
Duration: Two years on a ﬁxed contract, extendable for one more year based on performance.

Eligibility: Candidate should be a postgraduate in either of Social Science/ Science/ Management fields or a graduate in Law/ Engineering/ Medicine. He/she should have knowledge of hindi and a local language used in an IAP district. Work experience is preferrable.

Selection criteria:
Selection will be through an open advertisement process.
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their qualifications and experience.
Selection will be on the basis of the written synopsis; group discussions and interviews will be used to test the candidateʼs motivation, leadership, social and negotiating skills.
Assessment of the applicant's intention to apply for the position will be based on the write up they submit with the application.
The applicant can select a basic problem prevalent in the IAP district and offer solutions. The synoptic responses will also be used to ascertain the applicantʼs ability to write crisply and precisely.

http://pmrdfs.tiss.edu/ More on this link

Coal Allocation Scam - Essay

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:16:00 +0000

coal allocation scam
Another scam in a history of Indian. Coal mining controversy is major fraud in 2012, which involved Rs 1,86,000 Cr loss to exchequer . This is serious allegation against Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh who is in a serious scrutiny of the CAG which leads to protest against the leading political party NCP and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh asking for his resignation.

Social activist Arvind Kajrewal and IAC(India against corruption) activist marched to the Prime Minister, Congress and Bhartiya Janata party’s member’s residence in Delhi. The Police had to use tear gas and water cannons to prevent crowd entering in these residences

The CAG report claiming loss of 1,86,000 to national exchequer by not ensuring transparency during the period of 2004-2009. The Controller and Audit General (CAG) has arrived estimated loss based on the average cost of production and sale price of open cast mines of Coal India during 2010-2011. The PMO also suspected for delaying a decision on competitive bidding which is under Regulation and Development Act 1957 which could have been implemented way back in 2006. The process of competitive bidding was initiated way back in 2006-09, after correspondence amount various ministers for 2 years the later it was dropped though Development of legal Affairs and law secretory of the time stood against the decision.

One of the biggest beneficiary of the coal allocation is Anil Ambani’s Reliance Power Limited(RPL). Un November 2007, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan requested Prime Minister to RPL to use the surplus coal of captive blocks of Sasan Plant. The recommendation of Empowered group of Minister was considered and it was granted , the decision resulted in a benefit Rs 29,033 Crore with a net present value (NPV) 11,852 crore to the project developer. The reort says 25 firms including Essar Power, Hindalco, Tata Steel, Tata Power and Jindal steel and power gained Rs 1.86 crore from coal allocation.

The coal allocation scam resulted in a deadlock in the parliament Loksabha as well as Rajhasabha for four consecutive days. BJP Leader Sushma swaraj and Arun Jeithely arguned that since Dr Singh was in charge of coal mining during this period and he should take moral responsibility of the ‘Coalgate’ scam and resign from the post. Advocate M.L Sharma have filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the supreme court seeing for cancellation of 194 blocks based on illegality and unconstitutionality. As a result of this litigation, the Supreme Court of India, in its September 2012 hearing has ordered the government in power on basis of not following policy of competitive bidding for coal allocation. The interminister group (IMC) has recommended de-allocation of 4 coal block.

Union Coal Minister Saipradad Jaiswal along with UPA leaders rejected the CAG report. According to Union coal minister the policy which adopted for coal allocation blocks was not faulty. The CAG report is based on few aspect of the coal allocation. The Prime minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh in his defect made statement regarding First CAG charge to parliament directly instead of discussing with PAC (Public Account committee) addressing the finding of the Final CAG report. Hereafter Primer Minister’s statement.

Stretching 32 points paragraph, Singh’s main argument makes below main points –
-Firstly, computation of extractable reserves based on averages would not be correct.

- Secondly, the cost of production of coal varies significantly from mine to mine even for CIL due to varying geo-mining conditions, method of extraction, surface features, number of settlements, availability of infrastructure etc.

- Thirdly, CIL has been generally mining coal in areas with better infrastructure and more favorable mining conditions, whereas the coal blocks offered for captive mining are generally located in areas with more difficult geological conditions.

-Fourthly, a part of the gains would in any case get appropriated by the government through taxation and under the MMDR Bill, presently being considered by the parliament, 26% of the profits earned on coal mining operations would have to be made available for local area development. Therefore, aggregating the purported financial gains to private parties merely on the basis of the average production costs and sale price of CIL could be highly misleading. Moreover, as the coal blocks were allocated to private companies only for captive purposes for specified end-uses, it would not be appropriate to link the allocated blocks to the price of coal set by CIL.

-The major mines and lignite bearing states like West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Orissa were opposite party were ruling and in opposed to switch to the process competitive bidding.

Before getting into any conclusion regarding sole responsibility of the scam, we should have keep in mind all prospective. Since 1993, allocation of captive coal blocks was being done on the basis of recommendations made by an inter-Ministerial Screening Committee which also had representatives of State governments. Allocation of coal blocks to private companies for captive use commenced in 1993, after the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973 was amended. This was done with the objective of attracting private investments in specified end uses

Bhartiya Janata Party whose demanded for resignation of Prime Minister owing the moral responsibility of scam however BJP should have grabbed the opportunity UPA governments offer to have discussion on the issue. This can be possibility, BJP is avoiding the discussion with government because audit report turned out to be equally guilty unflattering itself. According to CAG report two of them major states Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan had opposed the competitive bidding. The then chief minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman Singh wrote a letter to PM saying bidding in coal blocks would make steel industry unviable and Vasungharah Raje, past CM of Rajasthan opposed saying it is against Sarkaria commission recommendation.

Hence, it is clear that not only leading party is involve in the ‘Coalgate’ scam, whoever is involved in it one this is for sure, the corruption of India are growing day by day which is impacting the economy and growth of India. As a citizen of India, we should choose the wise leader for country, The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.

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The Indian coal allocation scam or the most famous coal controversy in 2012 has resulted in a widespread distress among the citizens and the anti-corruption protesters and the anger has come out in the form of street demonstrations against the ruling party and the prime minister of India Mr. Manmohan Singh.

Arvind Kejriwal, anti -corruption activist and Anna Hazare along with his team marched towards the residences of the Prime Minister, Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party members residences. The police had to use tear gas and water cannons to prevent the crowd from entering these residences.

Considered as one of the biggest scam in the last decade, the Indian coal allocation scam is a political controversy highlighting the nation’s irregularities in the matter of handling national coal deposits.

Bharatiya Janata Party, the party in opposition has stated that the ruling party, the Congress have made irregular distribution allocation of the coal deposits between the public sector entities and the private companies during the period from 2004 to 2009.

As a matter of fact the estimate in total of the coal scandal is nearly Rs. 1,067,303 crore. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India have accused the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as being involved in the scandal and want him to resign from his post.

The coal allocation scam has resulted in a deadlock in the parliament as a result of which only seven parliament sessions took place in the month of August instead of the usual twenty. A Public Interest Litigation has been filed by advocate M. L. Sharma as a request to cancel the allocation of all the 194 coal blocks on the grounds of illegality and unconstitutionality.

As a result of this litigation, the Supreme Court of India, in its September 2012 hearing has ordered the government in power, the Congress to state the reasons for not following the 2004 policy of competitive bidding for coal block allocation.

Whoever is involved in the coal allocation scam, one thing is for sure that the roots of corruption in India are growing deeper and deeper day by day. Bharatiya Janata Party, the strongest party in opposition has stated that as many as 142 coal blocks have been allocated to private entrepreneur’s, most of whom were not even actual users and traders.

The ruling party, Congress and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, have stated that all these allegations are completely false and the Government of India will look into the matter with deepest concerned.

http://www.preservearticles.com/2012100333279/essay-on-indian-coal-mining-controversy-coal-scam.html

Food Security Bill - A poll gimmick or anti hunger action plan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:11:00 +0000

Emphasising about the biggest programme in the world to fight hunger, the monsoon session of the Parliament passed the food security bill after long contradictions and allegations. Even though there are several accusations before passing the bill, the government successfully passed the bill with a view to eradicate the hunger of the poor.

The bill benefits 67% of the total 1.2 Billion people. The Bill ensures the BPL (Below Poverty Level) category of people to have rice for 3 rupees, wheat for 2 rupees and other coarse grain for 1 rupee. Besides the subsidies the bill also ensures healthy food for the women and also for the children below 14 years of age. I.e. A pregnant woman or a lactating mother is eligible to get free meals under this scheme. They are also eligible to have a maternity benefit of Rs.6000 for the next 6 months after the child Birth.

By closely examining the salient features of the scheme, it clearly indicates that the bill focuses on wiping out the hunger of the poor by providing sufficient food as subsidies every month. Being a centrally sponsored scheme, the central government is totally responsible for the smooth functioning of this scheme. Currently the allocation of the grains in different states is under the arms of the central government. Also in case of the shortage of the food grains the central government will issue funds to the state government for managing the crisis. I.e. if a family doesn't get their subsidy, they are eligible for getting a monthly allowance accordingly.

Due to the wide perspective of the bill, the bill has gained good public attention as it is a scheme concentrated on eradicating the hunger of the poor and thereby gradually exterminates the poverty in the country.

On the stage of passing the Bill in the Parliament, the opposition came forward several accusations. They claimed that the farmers who manufacture these grains won't get any benefits. Also the opposition highlighted that they are the ones who started the plan at the time of their government and Chhattisgarh has already implemented such measure. But the central government kept aside all the allegations and explained the benefits of the scheme that is meant for the poor and needy.

By the time of passing the bill, contradictions were plenty as the ruling party claimed that the opposition is blocking the benefit meant for the poor, whereas the opposition came forward claiming that the allegations are baseless..!! Anyhow after long contradictions and allegations the food security bill had passed successfully by the UPA government and it is a real milestone in path of their governance.

The Bill is completely an anti-hunger action plan. If it had been launched into action before a couple of years back, it would have changed the scenario of our country entirely. If the hunger of the poor is completely eliminated, it will lead our country to a much better situation economically and globally.

Some More Readings -->

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/archive/01404/National_Food_Secu_1404268a.pdf

http://eac.gov.in/reports/rep_NFSB.pdf

JPSC 2013:Syllabus,Tips,Information

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is conducting the 5th Combined Civil Services (PT) Competitive Exam 2013 on 15 December 2013 .This time the exam will be conducted according to the new syllabus and pattern given in the notification. The JPSC Preliminary exam is not an exception to the other State PCS exams and we can anticipate that in the new pattern also the traditional General Knowledge related to the state will remain relevant for the current Exam. Jagranjosh has started a unique initiative to augment the knowledge of the candidates related to the Jharkhand State. The candidate can have all the relevant information at one place and this is our main objective. All the relevant information of Jharkhand is given below:

IAS 2013:Topics for Geography

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:43:00 +0000

Union Public Services Commission has released the Scheme of Exams recently and the IAS Main Exam 2013 is just round the corner. This exam will be watched closely by all the candidates whether qualified for IAS Main or not because this is the first time when the IAS Main will be conducted on new pattern. Geography always has a defining edge that spill over all the other sections of General Studies Syllabus. Geography is so vast in its content s that it nearly covers all the areas of the general studies. The Environment Studies can be taken as a part of the Geography because it is affected by the physical features of the area. There are various branches of Geography which have an overlapping area of study with other subjects such as Economic Geography, Population Geography and the Like branches. The Geography students always have an edge in General Studies due to its wide coverage.Important Topics for General Studies Geography are as Follows: • Disaster and disaster management- earthquake, cloud burst - landslides, cyclones and Tsunami • Infrastructure: Ports, Roads, Airports, Railway and Energy Sector • Women’s organization and role of women in light of declining sex ratio, Population and associated issues • Post independence consolidation of landholdings & reorganization of states. • Relation between development (regional disparity) & rise and spread of extremism • Poverty and developmental issues. • Food processing industry – their scope, Significance & localization factors.

IAS Prelims 2013 Paper 1: Solved Question Paper

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:40:00 +0000

IAS prelims exam 2013 was conducted by UPSC on 26 May 2013 (Sunday). The exam has 2 papers Paper 1 and paper 2(CSAT). One can find here the solved paper 1. The paper has 100 questions. The questions are MCQs and objective by nature. The paper 1 was earlier known as GS(General Studies) paper.

You can find the answer to each question at the end of the solved question paper. The Civil Services expert team of jagranjosh.com has done its best to provide the correct answers to all questions. In case you find any discrepancy, kindly let us know.

If you find that most of the answers given by you in the examination hall were wrong, don’t panic. Try to analyse your failure. The questions were equally difficult for all the students. You still have a chance to qualify for the IAS main exam.

For those students who have answered most of the questions correctly, it’s not the time to get complacent. Identify your strong and weak areas and start preparing for IAS Main exam accordingly.
The solved question paper will help you in preparing for the upcoming state civil services and other competitive exams as well. It’s time now to kick-start your exam preparation in the right direction.
Find IAS Pre 2013 Paper- 1 Question Paper (PDF)

1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Region
Feature
(a) Abyssinian
Plateau : Arabia
(b) Atlas
Mountains : North-Western Africa
(c) Guiana
Highlands : South-Western Africa
(d) Okavango
Basin : Patagonia
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above found in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis
(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Bio-
sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)
Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha
National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts
21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State
22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi
(b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
(c) water limits and fire
(d) None of the above
23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
(a) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
(b) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
24. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(d) None of the above
25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled
Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self-governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation
26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar /Block Development Officer / Mandai Revenue Officer
(d) Gram Sabha

27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
(b) protozoa
(c) moulds
(d) viruses

28. 'Economic Justice' the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in
(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above

29. Due to improper / indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

31. With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements :
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

32. Consider the following pairs

National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None

33. Consider the following organisms
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra

Which of the above is / are used as biofertilizer / biofertilizers

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(e) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

34. Which of the following adds / add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two

37. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

40. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
(c) Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan

41. The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
(a) all import and transactions of a during a given period normally a year
(b) goods exported from a country during a year
(c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
(d) capital movements from one country to another

42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
(a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy

44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for

(a) economic development
(b) redemption of public debt
(c) adjusting the balance of payments
(d) reducing the foreign debt

45. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(e) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct

46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Habitat
(d) Home range

49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
(a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
(d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening

50. Consider the following minerals
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India

Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of fresh water into the sea
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating

55. Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4

57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) 1only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

59. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. Which of the following is / are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1 . They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich In nitrogen and potash.
3. Tiley are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only

63. Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None

64. Consider the following crops
1.Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4.Wheat

Which of these are Kharif crops?

(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4

65. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders."

The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

(a) African Savannah
(b) Central Asian Steppe
(c) North American Prairie
(d) Siberian Tundra

66. Consider the following statements :
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. Disguised unemployment generally means

(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low

68. Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Iegislation.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
69. Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :
1.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above produces the thunder

73. Consider the following pairs :
Tribe State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

74. Consider the following liquid assets:
1.Demand deposits with the banks
2.Time deposits with the banks
3.Savings deposits with the banks
4.Currency

The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2

75.In the context of Indian economy,Open Market Operations' refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI
(d) None of the above

76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above

77.Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(e) Textiles
(d) Thermal power

78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education

79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theo-sophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

81.The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?
(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign-currency assets, gold oldings of the RBI and SDRs
(c) Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank

84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

85.Supply of money remammg the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
(a) a fall in the level of prices
(b) an increase in the rate of interest
(c) a decrease in the rate of interest
(d) an increase in the level of income and employment

86.Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
(a) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) concentration dioxide in the is increased of carbon environment
(c) rate of respiration is decreased
(d) there is an increase in humidity

87. Consider the following fauna of India:
1.Gharial
2.Leatherback turtle
3.Swamp deer

Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
(a) the actual between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(b) the effective between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(c) the effective between the is reduced area of contact wheel and axle
(d) None of the above statements is correct

89. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky

Which of the above are optical illusions?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 5
90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain.
Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
(b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
(c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
(d) leaves get damaged during transplantation

92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
(a) there is technical progress in the world economy
(b) there is population growth in X
(c) there is capital formation in X
(d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy

93. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95. The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz, gravity electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. with reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
(b) Electromagnetism act only on particles with an electric charge
(c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and nutrons inside the nuclear of an atom.

96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is /are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?

1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enables us in the near future to develope the technology to transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of PH
3. Resist disease infestation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

98. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
(a) total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
(b) sum of total consumption and investement expenditure
(c) sum of personal income of all individuals
(d) money value of final goods and services produced

100. Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households ?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks

Select the correct anser using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Region
Feature
(a) Abyssinian
Plateau : Arabia
(b) Atlas
Mountains : North-Western Africa
(c) Guiana
Highlands : South-Western Africa
(d) Okavango
Basin : Patagonia
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above found in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis
(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Bio-
sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)
Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha
National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts
21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State
22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi
(b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
(c) water limits and fire
(d) None of the above
23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
(a) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
(b) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
24. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(d) None of the above
25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled
Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self-governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation
26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar /Block Development Officer / Mandai Revenue Officer
(d) Gram Sabha

27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
(b) protozoa
(c) moulds
(d) viruses

28. 'Economic Justice' the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in
(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above

29. Due to improper / indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

31. With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements :
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

32. Consider the following pairs

National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None

33. Consider the following organisms
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra

Which of the above is / are used as biofertilizer / biofertilizers

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(e) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

34. Which of the following adds / add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two

37. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

40. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
(c) Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan

41. The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
(a) all import and transactions of a during a given period normally a year
(b) goods exported from a country during a year
(c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
(d) capital movements from one country to another

42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
(a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy

44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for

(a) economic development
(b) redemption of public debt
(c) adjusting the balance of payments
(d) reducing the foreign debt

45. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(e) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct

46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Habitat
(d) Home range

49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
(a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
(d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening

50. Consider the following minerals
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India

Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of fresh water into the sea
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating

55. Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4

57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) 1only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

59. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. Which of the following is / are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1 . They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich In nitrogen and potash.
3. Tiley are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only

63. Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None

64. Consider the following crops
1.Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4.Wheat

Which of these are Kharif crops?

(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4

65. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders."

The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

(a) African Savannah
(b) Central Asian Steppe
(c) North American Prairie
(d) Siberian Tundra

66. Consider the following statements :
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. Disguised unemployment generally means

(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low

68. Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Iegislation.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
69. Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :
1.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above produces the thunder

73. Consider the following pairs :
Tribe State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

74. Consider the following liquid assets:
1.Demand deposits with the banks
2.Time deposits with the banks
3.Savings deposits with the banks
4.Currency

The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2

75.In the context of Indian economy,Open Market Operations' refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI
(d) None of the above

76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above

77.Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(e) Textiles
(d) Thermal power

78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education

79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theo-sophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

81.The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?
(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign-currency assets, gold oldings of the RBI and SDRs
(c) Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank

84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

85.Supply of money remammg the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
(a) a fall in the level of prices
(b) an increase in the rate of interest
(c) a decrease in the rate of interest
(d) an increase in the level of income and employment

86.Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
(a) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) concentration dioxide in the is increased of carbon environment
(c) rate of respiration is decreased
(d) there is an increase in humidity

87. Consider the following fauna of India:
1.Gharial
2.Leatherback turtle
3.Swamp deer

Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
(a) the actual between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(b) the effective between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(c) the effective between the is reduced area of contact wheel and axle
(d) None of the above statements is correct

89. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky

Which of the above are optical illusions?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 5
90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain.
Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
(b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
(c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
(d) leaves get damaged during transplantation

92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
(a) there is technical progress in the world economy
(b) there is population growth in X
(c) there is capital formation in X
(d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy

93. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95. The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz, gravity electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. with reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
(b) Electromagnetism act only on particles with an electric charge
(c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and nutrons inside the nuclear of an atom.

96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is /are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?

1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enables us in the near future to develope the technology to transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of PH
3. Resist disease infestation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

98. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
(a) total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
(b) sum of total consumption and investement expenditure
(c) sum of personal income of all individuals
(d) money value of final goods and services produced

100. Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households ?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks

Select the correct anser using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Find Answer Here
1 a 26 d 51 b 76 D
2 d 27 c 52 b 77 D
3 b 28 b 53 b 78 A
4 b 29 b 54 c 79 A
5 a 30 d 55 d 80 c
6 b 31 a 56 b 81 c
7 a 32 d 57 b 82 d
8 a 33 b 58 b 83 b
9 c 34 c 59 a 84 d
10 b 35 a 60 a 85 b
11 d 36 b 61 a 86 c
12 c 37 c 62 c 87 c
13 d 38 c 63 a 88 c*
14 b 39 c 64 b 89 c
15 40 b 65 b 90 a
16 c 41 a 66 a 91 c
17 a 42 d 67 c 92 c
18 d 43 d 68 d 93 c
19 d 44 a 69 a 94 d
20 a 45 b 70 d 95 a
21 d 46 b 71 c 96 a
22 d* 47 72 c 97 d
23 48 b 73 a 98 b
24 c* 49 a 74 d 99 a
25 c 50 c 75 c 100 a*

IAS 2011 Prelims Solution

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:22:00 +0000

Hi Friends,

Just like everyone else this was the much awaited exam for everyone, one more reason behind this was the HYPE along with this of CSAT.

From the following links you can check your answeres:

http://www.hyderabadnawab.com/results/upsc-prelims-answer-key-2011-2012-ias-2011-answer-keys-for-prelim-exam/

http://connect.in.com/iit-2011-answers/blog/upsc-prelims-answer-key-2011-2012ias-2011-answer-keys-for-prelim--4ec82ac111a2147c5a10c4493ba4fea837eb4832.html

And the best place is to get this from :

The Hindu 13th June paper.

http://www.hinduonnet.com/

CSAT Sample Papers-- IAS Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:31:00 +0000

Hi Firends,
I Think every one is busy preparing for the new syllabus for IAS. I searched a lot for the sample papers for CSAT-2011 and thankfully i got one from JTS Institute's website. What you need to do is simply create a login and You will be able to access them.

Below is the link -- All the best for all of us.

http://www.jtsinstitute.org/

RBI Governors

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:53:00 +0000

List of RBI Governors
S. No. Governor Tenure Notes
1 Sir Osborne Smith 1935-1937 First Governor of the RBI

Did not sign any bank notes
2 Sir James Taylor 1937-1943 Governor during WWII

Started the practice of signing bank notes
3 Sir C D Deshmukh 1943-1949 First Indian Governor of RBI

Oversaw Independence & Partition

Represented India at the Bretton Woods Conference 1944

Served as Minister of Finance 1950-1956
4 Sir Benegal Rama Rao 1949-1957 Longest serving Governor

Was Indian Ambassador to USA prior to RBI

Witnessed commencement of Five Year Plans, and transformation of Imperial Bank of India to SBI
5 K G Ambegaonkar Jan 1957 – Feb 1957 Did not sign any bank notes
6 H V R Iyengar 1957-1962 Witnessed introduction of decimal coinage

Variable cash reserve ration (CRR) introduced
7 P C Bhattacharya 1962-1967
8 L K Jha 1967-1970 Witnessed nationalization of banks (1969)

Appointed as Ambassador to US in 1970
9 B N Adarkar May 1970 – June 1970 Served as India’s Executive Director at the IMF
10 S Jagannathan 1970-1975 Witnessed oil shock, expansion of banking services, shift to floating rates

Relinquished office to serve as Executive Director at IMF
11 N C Sen Gupta May 1975 – Aug 1975
12 K R Puri 1975-1977
13 M Narasimhan May 1977 – Nov 1977 Only Governor to be appointed from the Reserve Bank cadre

Chairperson of Committee on Financial System (1991) and Committee on Banking Sector Reforms (1998)

Served as Executive Director for India at the World Bank and the IMF
14 Dr. I G Patel 1977-1982 Served as Secretary at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Witnessed demonetisation of high denomination bank notes and “gold auctions”

Witnessed nationalization of six banks (1980)

Secured IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (1981). This was the largest arrangement of the IMF at the time
15 Dr. Manmohan Singh 1982-1985 Witnessed comprehensive legal reforms in banking sector
16 A Ghosh Jan 1985 – Feb 1985
17 R N Malhotra 1985-1990 Served as Executive Director of IMF prior to RBI

Made efforts to develop money markets
18 S Venkitaraman 1990-1992 Managed balance of payments crisis

Adopted IMF’s stabilisation programme

Supervised devaluation of the Rupee

Witnessed launch of economic reforms
19 Dr. C Rangarajan 1992-1997 Ushered in unprecedented central bank activism

Introduced comprehensive measures to strengthen and improve efficiency of banking sector

Establishment of unified exchange rate

Cap on automatic finance by the Bank to the Government
20 Dr. Bimal Jalan 1997-2003 Represented India on the Executive Boards of the IMF and World Bank prior to RBI
21 Dr Y V Reddy 2003-2008 Executive Director to IMF prior to RBI
22 Dr. D Subbarao 2008-Present Prior to RBI, he has been

* Secretary to the PM’s Economic Advisory Council (2005-2007)
* Lead economist in the World Bank (1999-2004)
* Finance Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh (1993-1998)
* Joint Secretary, Dept. of Economic Affairs (1988-1993

Daily Dose ---- 1 Genral Science Biology

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:39:00 +0000

Vitamin Chemical Name Deficiency disease
A Retinol Night blindness
B1 Thiamine Beri-Beri
B2 Riboflavin Cheilosis
B5 Niacin Pellagra
B6 Pyridoxine Convulsions in child
B12 Cynacobalamin Pernicious anaemia
C Ascorbic Acid Scurvy
D Calciferol Rickets
E Tocopherol Sterility
K Phylloquinone Haemophilia

Daily News --- 14th Feb 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:28:00 +0000

1 . Pune blast: Role of IM not ruled out, Govt wants Headley access

Investigators were piecing together clues to unravel the identity of terror group behind the Pune bomb blast and the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) is not being ruled out, as India renewed the demand for access to US terror suspect David Headley.

No arrests have been made in the attack in which officials said the deadly RDX and Ammonium Nitrate were suspected to have been used.

2.
15 MLAs from Telangana region submit resignation to Speaker
Rejecting the Terms of reference of the Sri Krishna Comm appointed to go into the issue of separate statehood, 15 MLAs from the Telangana region, including those of the ruling Congress, today submitted their resignation to Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker.

3.
No fuel price hike for now
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Oil Minister Murli Deora on Sunday discussed an "all-acceptable" hike in fuel prices but it appeared the two failed to reach a consensus and the fuel price hike may not happen immediately

4.Air India on look out for hoarding space to woo flyers

National carrier Air India plans to book space on highways and expressways cutting across the eastern and western side of Mumbai as part of its efforts to woo customers.

5.
Five militants killed in US drone attack
At least five suspected militants were killed and four others injured in a US drone attack in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.

6.
Pak seeks civil nuclear deal with EU
The European Union should treat Pakistan at par with India and accord it the same access in civil nuclear technology as given to New Delhi, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

Info Regarding the IAS---2010

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:51:00 +0000

Though i know that many of us knew about all this but still for those who are searching for this on web and by chance opened this web page i am putting some information here--------------

Exam details ;
-The Exam is notified in the month of november/december and last date for submission of form will be in the month of january.

-The prelims exam will be conducted in the month of may.
-The results for the prelims exam will be out in the month of August/september.

-Next Mains Exam will be held in the month of october/November.
-Results of Mains Exam will be out in the month of feb/march.

-Finally Interview will be held in the month of April.
-Final result will be out in the month of may/june

Subjects for Preliminary Examination:
paper I - The General Studies paper is compulsory.

Subjects for Paper II (one subject to be selected) -

1.Agriculture,
2.Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science,
3.Botany,
4.Chemistry,
5.Civil Engineering,
6.Commerce,
7.Economics,
8.Electrical Engineering,
9.Geography,
10.Geology,
11.Indian History,
12.Law,
13.Mathematics,
14.Mechanical Engineering,
15.Medical Science,
16.Philosophy,
17.Physics,
18.Political Science,
19.Psychology,
20.Public Administration,
21.Sociology,
22.Statistics,
23.Zoology.

You have to choose any one subject from the above list. You can opt to any subject, it entirely depends on your interest and some little knowledge about any subject.

Its not necessary that you should take only technical subjects, here you can opt to arts/humanities subject or medical science or Science/technical subjects. But ultimately it depends on your interest.

About Preliminary Exam preparation,
- one paper is optional i.e. your choice
- One paper is compulsory i.e. General Studies.

- Now i will tell you how to prepare for General Studies(GS) paper.
- if one wants to have command over GS, then he has to prepare 8 major area i.e.
History
Geography
Polity
Science
Economy
Mental Abiltiy
Current Affairs
General Knowledge.

- For all the above topics, best way to start is from Basics i.e. NCERT Books of Class 6th to Class 12th.
- For History - NCERT + Spectrums Modern India
- Geography - NCERT + GoCheng leong + a good atlas like orient longman/oxford.
- Polity - NCERT + any good guide book like laxmikanth's indian polity/ Jojo mathews's Indian constitution and polity.
- Science - i think Ncert class 6th to class 12th is more than enough.
- Economy - NCERT class 11th and 12th + pratiyogita darpan's special issue on indian economy + Read and make notes of newspaper about current economy.
- Mental Ability - R.s.Agarwal.
- Current Affairs - one has to be thorough with newspaper readings of atleast one year back from the date of exam.
- General Knowledge - India year book + Manorama year book or Chronicle year book.

- if one is thorough with the above topics from the above materials, then he/she will definitely crack this exam easily.

All the best for 2010.

Classical Indian Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:29:00 +0000

Classical Indian Dance

1. Kathakali and Mohini Attam from Kerala.

2. Bharata Natyam from Tamil Nadu.

devdassis related

3. Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh

radha krishna related

4. Odissi from Orissa

geet govind related

5. Kathak from Uttar Pradesh

radha kirshna related

6. Manipuri from Manipur

This dance style was originally called jogai which means circular movement. In ancient texts it has been compared to the movement of the planets around the sun.

Daily News-- 12 Jan 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:45:00 +0000

The Narendra Modi government in Gujarat suffered a setback with the Supreme Court directing a CBI probe into the 2005 Soharabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

In a landmark verdict against the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court today held that the office of the Chief Justice of India comes within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) law, saying judicial independence is not a judge's privilege but a responsibility cast upon him.

The coveted Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was on Tuesday bestowed on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who said India and Bangladesh should work together to achieve peace and progress in South Asia

Industrial growth has gathered pace as factory production rose by 11.7 pc in November 2009, fuelled by stimulus-backed demand for manufactured goods, particularly consumer goods

The crisis in Indian hockey on Tuesday deepened with the striking players walking out of an inconclusive meeting with Hockey India officials, prompting the establishment to serve a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to the players to resume training or get axed from the World Cup squad.

Governors-General

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:15:00 +0000

Governors-General
Governors-General of Fort William in Bengal, 1773-1833
*Warren Hastings (1773–1785)
*Sir John MacPherson, (1785–1786) (Provisional)
*Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1786–1793)
*Sir John Shore, 1st Baronet (1793–1798)
*Sir Alured Clarke (1798) (Provisional)
*Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley (1798–1805)
*Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1805)
*Sir George Hilario Barlow (1805–1807) (Provisional)
*Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Baron Minto (1807–1813)
*Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1813–1823)
*John Adam (1823) (Provisional)
*William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst (1823–1828)
*William Butterworth Bayley (1828) (Provisional)
*The Lord William Bentinck (1828–1833)
Governors-General of India, 1833-1858
*The Lord William Bentinck (1833–1835)
*Sir Charles Metcalfe, 2nd Baronet (1835–1836) (Provisional)
*George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland (1836–1842)
*Edward Law, 2nd Baron Ellenborough (1842–1844)
*William Wilberforce Bird (1844) (Provisional)
*Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge (1844–1848)
*James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1848–1856)
*Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning (1856–1858)
Governors-General and Viceroys of India, 1858-1947
*Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning (1858–1862)
*James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin (1862–1863)
*Sir Robert Napier (1863) (Provisional)
*Sir William Denison (1863–1864) (Provisional)
*Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence (1864–1869)
*Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo (1869–1872)
*Sir John Strachey (1872) (Provisional)
*Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier (1872) (Provisional)
*Thomas George Baring, 2nd Baron Northbrook (1872–1876)
*Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Baron Lytton (1876–1880)
*George Frederick Samuel Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon (1880–1884)
*Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Earl of Dufferin (1884–1888)
*Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1888–1894)
*Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin (1894–1899)
*George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Baron Curzon (1899–1904)
*Arthur Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill (1904) (Provisional)
*George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Baron Curzon (1904–1905)
*Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto (1905–1910)
*Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst (1910–1916)
*Frederic John Napier Thesiger, 3rd Baron Chelmsford (1916–1921)
*Rufus Isaacs, 1st Earl of Reading (1921–1925)
*Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton (1925–1926) (Provisional)
*Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Baron Irwin (1926–1931)
*George Joachim Goschen, 2nd Viscount Goschen (1929) (During Lord Irwin's absence on leave)
*Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Earl of Willingdon (1931–1936)
*Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow (1936–1943)
*Archibald Wavell, 1st Viscount Wavell (1943–1947)
*Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1947)
Governors-General of India, 1947-1950
*Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1947–1948)
*Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (1948–1950)

tags: Governors-General

National Highways : India

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:18:00 +0000

Highways are the heart for the development of any place and so as they are important for India as well. I am putting here the national highways of India.

NH Number	Passing Rout	Length (Km)
1	Delhi - Ambala - Jalandhar - Amritsar - Indo-Pak Border	456
2	Delhi - Mathura - Agra - Kanpur - Allahabad - Varanasi - Mohania - Barhi - Palsit - Baidyabati Bara - Calcutta	1,490
3	Agra - Gwalior - Shivpuri - Indore - Dhule - Nasik - Thane - Mumbai	1,161
4	Junction with NH 3 near Thane - Pune - Belgaum - Hubli - Bangalore - Ranipet - Chennai	1,235
5	Junction with NH 6 near Baharagora - Cuttack - Bhubaneswar - Vishakhapatnam - Vijayawada - Chennai	1,533
6	Surat - Dhule - Nagpur - Raipur - Sambalpur - Baharagora - Calcutta	1,932
7	Varanasi - Mangawan - Rewa - Jabalpur - Lukhna - don Nagpur - Hyderabad - Kurnool - Babgalore - Krissnagiri - Salem - Dindigul - Madurai - Kanyakumari	2,369
8	Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer - Udaipur - Ahmadabad - Vadodara - Mumbai	1,428
9	Pune - Sholapur - Hyderabad - Vijayawada	791
10	Delhi - Fazilka - Indo - Pak border	403
11	Agra - Jaipur - Bikaner	582
12	Jabalpur - Bhopal - Khilchipur - Aklera - Jhalawar - Kota - Bundi - Devil - Tonk - Jaipur	491
13	Sholapur - Chitradurga	491
14	Beawar - Sirohi - Radhanpur	450
15	Pathankot - Amritsar - Bhatinda - Ganganagar - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Barmer - Samakhiali (near Kandla)	1,526
16	Nizamabad - Mancherel - Jagadalpur	460
17	Panvel - Mahad - Panaji - karwar - Mangalore - Cannore - Calicut (kozhikode) - Ferokh - Kuttipuram - Pudu Ponnani - Chowghat - Cranganur Junction with National Highways No.7 near Edapally	1,269
18	Junction with National Highway No.7 near Kurnool - Nandyal - Cuddapah - Junction with National Highway No.4 near Chittoor	369
19	Ghazipur - Balia - Patna	240
20	Pathankot - Mandi	220
21	Junction with National Highway No.22 near Chandigarh - Ropar - Bilaspur - Mandi - Kullu - Manali	323
22	Ambala - Kalka - Shimla - Narkanda - Rampur - Chini Indo - Tibet border near Shipki La	459
23	Chas - Ranchi - Rourkela - Talcher Junction with National Highway No 42	549
24	Delhi - Bareilly - Lucknow	438
25	Lucknow - Kanpur - Jhansi - Shivpuri	319
26	Jhansi - Lakhnadon	396
27	Allahabad - Mangawan	93
28	Junction with National Highway No. 31 near Barauni - Muzaffarpur - Pipra Gorakhpur - Lucknow	570
29	Gorakhpur - Ghazipur - Varanasi	230
30	Junction with National Highway No.2 near Mohania - Patna - Bachtivarpur	230
31	Junction with National Highway No.2 near Barhi - Bakhtiarpur - Mokameh - Purnea - Dalkola - Salmara - Nalbari Charali Aminagaon Junction with Nationl Highway No. 37	1,125
32	Junction with National highway No.2 near Gobindpur - Dhanbad - Jamshedpur	179
33	Junction with National highway No.2 near Barhi - Ranchi Junction With national Highway No.6 near Baharagora	352
34	Junction with National highway No.31 near Dalkoa - Berhampore - Barasat - Calcutta	443
35	Barasat - Bangaon - Indo- Bangladesh Border	61
36	Nowgong - Dabaka - Dimapur (Manipur Road)	170
37	Junction with National Highway No.31 near Goalpara - Guahati - Jorabat - Kamargaon - Makum - Saikhoaghat	680
38	Makum - Ledo - Lekhapani	54
39	Numaligarh - Imphal - Palel - Indo - Burma Border	436
40	Jorabat - Shillong - Indo - Bangladesh Border near Dawki	161
41	Junction with National HIghway No.6 near Kolaghat - Haldia Port	51
42	Junction with National Highway No. 6 near Sambalpur - Angul Junction with National Highway No. 5 near Currack	261
43	Raipur - Vizianagaram Junction with National Highway No. 5	551
44	Shillong - Passi Badarpur - Agartala - Sabroom	630
45	Chennai - Tiruchirapalli - Dindigul	387
46	Krishnagiri - Ranipet	132
47	Salem - Coimbatore - Trichur - Ernakulam - Trivandrum - Kanniyakumari	640
48	Bangalore - Hassan - Mangalore	328
49	Cochin - Madurai - Dhanushkodi -	440
50	Nasik - Junction with National Highway No.4 near Pune	192
51	Paikan - Tura - Dulu	149
52	Baihata - Charali - Tezpur - Bander Dewa - North Lakhimpur - Pasighat - Tezu - Sitapani Junction with National Highway No.37 near Saikhoaghat	850
53	Junction with National Highway No.44 near Badarpur - Jirighat Imphal - Silchar	320
54	Silchar - Aizawl - Tuipang	560
55	Siliguri - Darjeeling	77
56	Lucknow - Varanasi	285

For the details go to the official website of National highway authority of india http://www.nhai.org/ Please confirm the length as well from there

Five Year Plan : Indian Economy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0000

FIRST - 1951-52 to 1955-56 - Priority given to irrigation and agriculture.
SECOND - 1956-57 to 1960-61 - Develoment of basic and heavy industries.
THIRD - 1961-62 to 1965-66 - Long-term development of India’s economy.
ANNUAL PLAN - 1967-68 to 1968-69 - Plan holiday period.Pakistan and Chinese wars.
FOURTH - 1969-70 to 1973-74 - It brought in a scientific temper to Indian agriculture.
FIFTH - 1974-75 to 1977-78 - Janata Government terminated a year earlier and introduced the Rolling-Plan.
ANNUAL PLAN - 1978-79 to 1979-80 - Introduced by the Janata Government.
SIXTH - 1980-81 to 1984-85 - New Government revised plan for 1981-85 and approved subsequently.
SEVENTH - 1985-86 to 1989-90 - Productivity,work and food were given basic priorities.
EIGHTH - 1992-93 to 1996-97 - was designed to tackle the twin problems of unemployment and poverty
NINTH - 1997-98 to 2001-2002 - Ensuring the implementation of Common Minimum Programme and boosting agricultural investment
TENTH - 2002-2003 to 2006-2007 - Funds will be allocated especially towards poverty alleviation programmes.
ELEVENTH - 2007 -2008 to 2012-2013 - Current Plan

News - 9th January

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:52:00 +0000

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the government will pass the Right to Food Act to promote inclusive growth, a concept that has been pursued by the Congress since Independence.

Indian Davis cupper, Somdev Dev Varman and Sanam Singh failed to hold on to their nerves at crucial stage losing their semi final in Chennai on Sunday night.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is likely to seek investments from India in a host of sectors like power and telecom during her interaction with top Indian business leaders in New Delhi.

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday that media has "incorrectly" reported his comments on foreign policy.

Notwithstanding calls against any rapprochement with him, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav ruled out accepting the resignation of Amar Singh from key party posts and said differences will be sorted out soon.

4 Jan - 2010 News-Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:33:00 +0000

1. Travellers from 14 nations including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia flying into the United States will face additional screening starting today, US officials have said

2.

Hectic parleys on ahead of all-party meet over Telangana

A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.

3. A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.

4.Amidst the crisis, Dubai is keeping its date to create history by opening the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building on Monday, even as it is keeping the whole world guessing about the final height of the magnificent tower whose parent is fighting for survival.

5.The government has recommended withdrawal of police medal given to former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore and announced that any police officer convicted for "moral turpitude" or bringing "disrepute or disrespect" to the service will be stripped of awards.

2ns Jan- IAS Ntifiaction came

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000

The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2010 Notification has been published. Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2010 on 23rd May, 2010 for recruitment of the various posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and certain other Group 'A' and Group 'B' Central Services / Posts.

For Eligibility, Age, Qualifications, Physical Standards, Number of attempts and scheme of examination please visit the officaial notification through UPSC website or refer to Employment News of January 2, 2010.